DTC Check / Clear

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Check DTCs.

Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040

Fig 1: Connecting TC And CG
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Read the DTC from the ABS warning light and VSC warning light on the combination meter.

HINT:

If no code appears, inspect the TC and CG terminal circuit or ABS warning light circuit.

DTC CHECK (USING SST CHECK WIRE)

Trouble Area	See procedure
TC and CG terminal circuit	TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT
ABS warning light circuit	ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON
VSC warning light circuit	VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON or VSC WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON

As examples, the blinking patterns for a normal system code and trouble codes 11 and 21.

Fig 2: Example Blinking Patterns For Normal System Code And Trouble Codes 11 And 21
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Codes are explained in the code table (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
After completing the check, disconnect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3, and turn off the display.
If 2 or more DTCs are detected at the same time, the DTCs will be displayed in ascending order.

DTC CHECK
1. Check DTCs.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    
    Fig 3: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Read the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the intelligent tester operator's information for further details.
CLEAR DTC (USING SST CHECK WIRE)
1. Clear the DTCs using the SST check wire.
  1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
    SST 09843-18040
    
    Fig 4: Connecting Terminals TC And CG
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Clear the DTCs stored in the ECU by depressing the brake pedal 8 times or more within 5 seconds.
    
    Fig 5: Depressing Brake Pedal
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  4. Check that the warning light indicates a normal system code.
  5. Remove the SST.
    HINT:
    
    Clearing the DTCs cannot be performed by removing the battery cable or the ECU-IG fuse
CLEAR DTC
1. Clear the DTCs using the intelligent tester.
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    
    Fig 6: Connecting Intelligent Tester To DLC3
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  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Operate the intelligent tester to clear the codes.
    HINT:
    
    Refer to the intelligent tester operator's information for further details.
END OF DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
2. Check that the ABS warning light and VSC warning light go off within approximately 3 seconds.